Powder room, comfort station, privy, loo, dunny - the infinite variety of names we invent for this universal necessity, the toilet, is matched by an extraordinary variety of designs worldwide, from miniature log cabins in the Canadian wilderness to state-of-the-art cubicles in Japan, and from huts on stilts in the Caribbean to solar-powered sanitaryware in New Zealand. This amusing but also highly informative photographic journey reveals the idiosyncrasy and inventiveness that characterize the construction of the humble toilet around the globe. Along the way, the reader encounters every possible permutation, from the traditional English 'thunderbox' to the Swazi thatched 'beehive' hut, and discovers the fascinating cultural and historical differences that can make our travels to other countries so enjoyable.
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This is a wonderfully eye-opening tour of latrines - FINANCIAL TIMES Delight in a unique collection of some of the weirdest and most wonderful toilets from around the world in this great little book - Leave a copy in your bathroom, it's where all the best books are devoured - HOMES & INTERIORS SCOTLAND Yes - you guessed - it's the ultimate loo book - WORLD OF INTERIORS
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Morna E. Gregory is a freelance writer based in Vancouver, Canada. Sian James is a freelance photographer based in Vancouver, Canada.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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Although the title (Toilets of the World) may not grab you, it is one of the more interesting little travel books I've seen in some time. The photos are terrific and the information is invaluable. If you are planning an overseas trip and want to experience the true local flavors, you should consult this book so as to avoid what could be some unpleasant culture shock before you get there. Remember the 'Seinfeld' episode where Geroge would not use a bathroom during the trip to India? This book will help you understand why he had a problem with that. This book also contains some terrific snapshots of worldwide culture that my high school students find fascinating - an impetus for them to take a closer look at the different areas of the world.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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This books is worth it for the pictures alone. It will bring back memories for anyone who has every encounterd a toilet that they just weren't sure how to use.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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for anyone interested in architecture this gives a great overview of a much overlooked subject--the toilet. educational as well as humorous.
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Entertaining
Ok, I Admit It. I Love poo books and all my friends know it. Last year for my birthday, I got the hilarious book How to Poo at Work and this year Toilets of the World. Read more
Published 21 days ago by .III
my review of Toilets of the World
This book is absolutely wonderful! It has a picture on every page, and information on where the picture was taken, and a little bit of info on the country. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Idalia Rueda
surprisingly interesting
I got this book as a kind of joke gift for a family member, but I found myself actually going through it (a few pictures at a time), and it is quite interesting. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Read-Only
Guidebook for a toiletbagger
I am a self-confessed toiletbagger. I enjoy travelling to new places and checking out the facilities. This book piqued my interest and I awaited the arrival at my home. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Jeff K. Toxey
Read while doing your business
A little bit of history, a whole lot of fun! Color photos and descriptions of the (sometimes) porcelain pots are arranged geographically, generally by continent. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Heidi G
Plumbers Will Love This Book!
My husband is a retired plumber. I bought this as a retirement gift and he has it in his bathroom, (Where else?)and I often hear him chuckling. Read more
Published 16 months ago by M. Johnson
The Ultimate Toilet Book
I heard it once said that a useful rule of thumb in determining how clean is the kitchen of any particular restaurant is to check out its toilet. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Dr. Bojan Tunguz
Dang It: I love toilets!
Ok. toilets equate to "yuk", but I have always enjoyed them. First, friend of the modern era, we have them! Read more
Published 23 months ago by Johnnybrad
Somewhat interesting but mostly disappointing
With all 4 & 5 star reviews during the time of my purchase I expected this book to be highly entertaining and great. Read more
Published on April 5, 2010 by K. Salinger
One way to get a perspective on the world
This book has a compilation of the typical (and atypical!) toilets from around the world. A guide to how to use the restroom in other countries? No. Read more
Published on March 15, 2010 by James D. Crabtree
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